Dhobani - Chas, Bokaro

Dhobani is a village situated in the Chas subdivision of Bokaro district, Jharkhand. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Chas and around 15 km from the district headquarters in Bokaro. Badhadih serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dhobani village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dhobani is 362663. The village covers a total geographical area of 390.15 hectares and falls under the 827013 pincode. Chas is the nearest town.

Dhobani village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Mukhiya serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Chandankyari Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Dhanbad Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Dhobani

According to the 2011 Census, Dhobani village had a total population of 1,968 people, including 991 males and 977 females, living in 401 households. The sex ratio was 986 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 55.31%, with male literacy at 69.33% and female literacy at 40.95%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,100, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 335.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Dhobani

Dhobani is surrounded by several neighbouring villages in various directions. The table below lists these nearby villages along with their approximate aerial (straight-line) distances and directions from the village:

Transport and Connectivity of Dhobani

Dhobani is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Talgaria, while the nearest airport is Bokaro Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 6.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Bokaro to Dhobani is about 15 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Dhobani

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Dhobani village is detailed below:

Health Facilities in Dhobani

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Dhobani village are given below:

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